The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released the notification for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026. A total of 376 tentative vacancies are available across Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence.
The recruitment will be based on a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026. There will be no separate written examination or interview.
The online application process started on 1 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Candidates interested in the recruitment should carefully check the eligibility requirements, GATE paper code, age limit, application fee and documents required before applying.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Total Vacancies | 376 Posts (Tentative) |
| Qualification | B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, MCA, MS |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | nic.gov.in |
Important Dates
Start Date to Apply
01 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
30 September 2026, 5:30 PM
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026
NIC has announced 376 tentative vacancies for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A. The vacancies are distributed among three disciplines.
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
Category-wise Vacancy
Computer Sciences & Information Technology – 300 Posts
- UR: 122
- SC: 45
- ST: 22
- OBC (NCL): 81
- EWS: 30
Electronics & Communication Engineering – 26 Posts
- UR: 13
- SC: 3
- ST: 1
- OBC (NCL): 7
- EWS: 2
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence – 50 Posts
- UR: 22
- SC: 7
- ST: 3
- OBC (NCL): 13
- EWS: 5
The advertised vacancies are tentative. NIC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to administrative requirements.
PwBD Reservation
Horizontal reservation is also available for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), as specified in the recruitment notification.
- Computer Sciences & IT: 15 posts
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: 2 posts
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 2 posts
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the applicable disability categories and reservation conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility will be determined as on 30 September 2026.
Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualification and possess a valid GATE score in the relevant paper.
GATE Score Requirement
| Discipline | GATE Paper Code |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | CS |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA |
A candidate must have a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 score in the paper corresponding to the discipline for which they are applying.
Candidates applying for more than one discipline should carefully check the respective eligibility requirements before submitting separate applications.
Educational Qualification
Computer Sciences & Information Technology
Candidates must have passed one of the prescribed qualifications, such as:
- M.Sc.
- MS
- MCA
- B.E.
- B.Tech.
The applicable qualification must be in the disciplines specified by NIC, including areas such as Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics, either individually or in combination as prescribed in the notification.
A valid GATE CS score is also required.
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Candidates must possess a valid GATE EC score and fulfill the educational qualification requirements prescribed in the official notification.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Candidates must possess a valid GATE DA score and fulfill the educational qualification requirements prescribed in the official notification.
Important: The required qualification must have been obtained on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates should check the official advertisement carefully before applying because an equivalent qualification will not automatically be accepted.
There is no experience requirement mentioned for this post.
Age Limit
The maximum age is calculated as on 30 September 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| SC / ST | 35 years |
| PwBD | 40 years |
| SC/ST PwBD | 45 years |
| OBC (NCL) PwBD | 43 years |
| Service Candidate – UR/EWS | 35 years |
| Service Candidate – SC/ST | 40 years |
| Service Candidate – OBC (NCL) | 38 years |
Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen and other eligible categories will be applicable according to Government of India rules.
Candidates working in Government organizations may also be eligible for the additional relaxation specified in the notification, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Salary and Pay Scale
The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post is placed at Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The pay scale is:
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive applicable allowances and benefits according to the rules of the Government of India.
The post carries All India liability, meaning selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or outside India, as required by NIC.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹800 |
Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay the applicable ₹800 fee separately for each discipline.
The fee can be paid online using:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
The application fee is non-refundable. Any applicable bank transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.
Selection Process
The NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A recruitment does not include a separate written examination or interview.
Selection will primarily be based on the candidate’s GATE score.
The selection process can be summarized as follows:
- Online registration and application.
- Submission of a valid GATE score.
- Preparation of discipline-wise, category-wise merit lists.
- Shortlisting based on GATE score.
- Document Verification.
- Provisional appointment, subject to fulfillment of all requirements.
NIC will give equal weightage to eligible GATE scores from 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Candidates can submit their best eligible GATE score from one of these years for the discipline they are applying for.
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates have the same merit position, the following criteria will be used:
- The candidate with the older GATE score year will be ranked higher.
- If the GATE score and year are the same, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
- If the tie still remains, the candidate having a higher percentage in the essential qualification will be ranked higher.
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
Candidates must produce their original documents along with the required copies. Failure to appear for document verification or failure to produce the required documents may result in cancellation of candidature.
Document verification may be conducted in Delhi or at another location/mode approved by the competent authority.
NIC will not accept requests for postponement or change of the verification location and no TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification.
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates can submit the application through the NIC recruitment portal.
- Visit the recruitment portal and complete the registration using a valid email address and active mobile number.
- Fill the Application Form
- Candidates who are required to pay the application fee should complete the online payment.
- Review the entire application before submitting it. After successful submission, download and save the Confirmation Page and note your Application ID for future reference.
Candidates should keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for their records.
Important: Changes to certain details, including name, category, address, mobile number and email ID, will not be permitted after final submission. Therefore, verify all information carefully before submitting the form.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
- Recent colour photograph in JPEG/JPG format (50 KB–200 KB)
- Signature in blue or black ink (10 KB–50 KB)
- Date of Birth proof
- Matriculation Certificate
- Senior Secondary Certificate
- Valid GATE Score Card for 2024, 2025 or 2026
- Essential qualification certificate
- Relevant marksheets
- CGPA conversion certificate, wherever applicable
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Experience certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar Card for Aadhaar-based authentication
The required PDF documents should generally be self-attested scanned copies, with the size limits prescribed in the official application instructions.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Before applying, candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- The eligibility cut-off date is 30 September 2026.
- Only the prescribed GATE paper is valid for each discipline.
- There is no separate written examination or interview.
- Candidates must submit a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- Candidates applying for multiple disciplines must follow the applicable application and fee requirements for each discipline.
- Government, PSU and autonomous-body employees may need to submit an appropriate NOC.
- Distance/Open University qualifications must meet the recognition requirements mentioned by NIC.
- Providing false or misleading information can lead to cancellation of candidature and other action under the applicable rules.
- The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or outside India.
- Candidates should rely on the official notification for the final interpretation of eligibility, reservation and other recruitment conditions.
For technical problems related to the online application, candidates can contact the helpdesk at helpdesk-nic@nic.in and mention the advertisement number in the subject line.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | View & Download |
| Official Website | nic.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIC has advertised 376 tentative vacancies for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A across three disciplines.
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Yes. Candidates must have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper.
No separate written examination or interview is mentioned. Selection is based on the eligible GATE score followed by document verification.
The paper codes are CS for Computer Sciences & IT, EC for Electronics & Communication Engineering, and DA for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence.
